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MEDICAL
EVIDENCE
STABBING INQUEST
HEARING RESUMES
Wounds Self-Inflicted?
Medical evidence occupied the greater part of the hearing which was resumed before the Coroner, Mr. W. Schofield, and a jury, of the inquest into the death of Ng Yuk Tong, selon of a well-known local Chinese family, who was found dead in the room of a woman, Cheung Yce Lau, at No. 38 Kennedy Road on July 19. Public intërest in the case has not abated and once again a large number of spectators filled the Courtroom.
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Mr. Leo D'Almada, jun, instruct-
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"SHUN PAO" COMMENT
Commenting on the negotiations in Tokyo between the new British ambassador to China, Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugesson, and officials of the Japanese government, the "Shun Pao" writes:
#After visiting Washington and Toronto, the British ambassador to China has arrived in Tokyo. Be- fore bls departure from London, be called on Bir Frederick Leith- Ross, who spent nine months in- vestigating economic and' finanelal conditions in this country. He also visited the Japanese ambassador In London,
The prèsunt visit of the ambassa- dor to Tokyo to exchange views with Japanese officials regarding
ENGLAND-RAND Anglo-Japanese and Sino-Japanese
ed by Mr. W. A. Mackinlay, appear- ed on behalf of the deceased's family while Mr. M. K: Le watched the proceedings
behalf of Cheung Yee Lau. Mr. T Murphy, A.D.C.I., assisted by Sub-Inspector J. O'Donovan, were present for the Police.
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The jury consisted of Messrs. F.
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relations is of the utmost impor- tance for China.
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"It is most extraordinary for a diplomat to discuss problems per. taining to the country to which he is accredited before he has pre-
A. Mackintosh (foreman). D. D. A. them nearer the finishing line. In sented his credentials and assumed
Alonco and J. V. Gomes.
Dr. G. H. Thomas, of the Govthe air the course of the competing aeroplanes la exceptionally un- ernment Civil Hospital, texted
trammelled. They must be seen at that deceased had a long almost
Belgrade a stipulation made to vertical wound two inches above
from the navel. The abdominal muscles prevent over-daring racers were perforated and the anterior taking the shortest way between surfaces of the stomach and Uver England and Italy over the greatest were cut. The lining of the mem-length of the Mediterranean. They brane of the throat and guilet were congested. The stomach was dark and there was no stain of colourá- tion around the mouth. The other organs were pale but otherwise normal.
Dr.
that
the
CAUSE OF DEATH
Thomas stated cause of death was haemorrhage from wounds in the stomach and liver in addition to another more serious injury, and also from cor- rosive fluid found in the stomach.
The body was identified in his presence as that of Ng Yuk Tong by Wong Wai, an amah, and Ng Choi, cousin of the deceased.
Replying to questions by the Coroner, the witness stated be could not tell which wound was in- Aicted frst.
Asked if the wounds were self- inflicted the witness replied that from their appearance he inferred that they were.
The direction of the abdominal wound was upwards.
SELF-INFLICTED WOUNDS
Dr. Thomas added that from bis own
knowledge of self-inflicted wounds the upward thrust was more prominent among the Chinese people. He made this reply when asked if the upward cut was less consistent with suicide.
must call in at Cairo, and perhaps at Salisbury. Otherwise, each pilot may refuel where he pleases. He may fy non-stop over long stages. with the powerplant throttled to economical cruising speed, or fly shorter stages at full throttle and refuel more frequently.
The race coincides with the great
Empire Exhibition at Johannes- burg and is planned to attract to the city examples of Britain's fastest and most modern trans- port planes,
GERMAN AIR FORCE
Expansion Plans Outlined
The formal introduction of a two-year muntary service system in Germany nas naturally aroused some speculation Roout its possible effects on the junior Bervices, as It applies in the new law to service in the Navy and air arm as well as
in the Army.
It naturally affects the Army Dr. Thomas could not say if the primarily, as the other services, the polson (spirits of salt) in the owing to their technical require- deceased's system was taken accl-ments, are formed largely of long- dentally or not. More than one service. men and do not depend
sufficient, ounce would be
The on the conscript contingents. The drink gave a burning sensation and Navy is barely touched by the mea- was sour. It was lemon coloured sure, and depended on the strength of the drink.
WOMAN'S INJURIES Witness described the injuries sustained by the woman, Cheung
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the solution of the southwest pro- blem, and the unification of China and the opening of Sino-Japanese negotiations, it is obvious economic conflicts will be aggrav- ated. The time is therefore ripe to find a solution of the situation.
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"Present-day developments in the international situation demand a new adjustment of Anglo-Japan- ese relations. Since Spain is likely to go Fascist, Britain is obliged to adopt a more concllatory attitude towards Jupan Japan meanwhile has great worries over markets, since Manchuria has not turned out to be a promised land in this respect and she has not yet com- pleted her domination of China. Because of this, Japan is willing to
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Yee Lau He stated there was a gaping wound on the left side of her back. There was a triangular it is bound to improve the quality flap of skin exposing the muscle of the force, which includes the at the back of the left arm above the elbow. The wounds healed and the patient was die- charged from hospital on July 23,
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not self-infiicted?
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